trimmer

noun trim·mer \ˈtri-mər\

Definition of TRIMMER

a (1) : one that trims articles (2) : one that stows coal or freight on a ship so as to distribute the weight properly

b : an instrument or machine with which trimming is done

c : a circuit element (as a capacitor) used to tune a circuit to a desired frequency

: a beam that receives the end of a header in floor framing

: a person who modifies a policy, position, or opinion especially out of expediency

1555

Synonyms: chameleon, chancer [British], opportunist, temporizer, timeserver, acrobat, weathercock

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